The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP)’s top leadership and executive council have issued an official statement of mourning following the death of beloved party stalwart Stanley “Abbott” Warner, extending their deepest condolences to Warner’s family, close loved ones, and circle of friends. In addition to sympathies for his immediate inner circle, the party has also shared heartfelt condolences with ABLP St. Paul’s Branch chairman Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, the entire St. Paul’s Branch organization, and the broader community of St. Paul’s – the region where Warner built his legacy and earned widespread affection and respect from residents.
Far beyond being just a ranked member of the ABLP, Warner held the formal position of chairman for the party’s St. Paul’s Branch, and over his decades of service, he became far more than a party official to those who worked alongside him. To members of the ABLP, he was considered part of the extended party family. Renowned for his steady judgment and generous guidance, he served as a mentor to countless emerging political organizers and community leaders across the region. A deeply loyal comrade to his colleagues and a central, influential figure in daily life across St. Paul’s, Warner’s unique presence, sharp wisdom, and unwavering commitment to public service leave a gaping hole that will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
In this period of grief, the ABLP leadership and executive have reaffirmed their full support, promising to stand unwaveringly alongside Warner’s family and everyone who counted him as a friend and colleague as they navigate this loss. The party closed its statement with a final tribute: May his soul rest in eternal peace.